Latest status of Istanbul dams: January 30 dam occupancy rate announced

The occupancy rates of the dams supplying water to Istanbul are being followed with interest by citizens. While the megacity has not received enough rainfall in months to significantly increase dam levels, an increase is expected with the onset of the winter season. So, what is the current dam occupancy rate announced by İSKİ as of January 30? Here is the latest status of the dams.

İSKİ DAM OCCUPANCY RATE

The Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (İSKİ) has announced the occupancy rates of dams in Istanbul as of January 30, 2025. According to the data, the dam occupancy rate has been determined as 52.45%. Due to the lack of rainfall in Istanbul in recent months, the occupancy rates in the dams had been hovering at low levels for a long time. 

According to the latest data from İSKİ, the occupancy rates in Istanbul's dams are as follows:

Ömerli: 53.87%

Darlık: 48.34%

Elmalı: 84.71%

Terkos: 57.71%

Alibey: 38.89%

Büyükçekmece: 49.3%

Sazlıdere: 42.97%

Istrancalar: 57.57%

Kazandere: 87.89%

Pabuçdere: 53.56%

News Source: 12punto